Customer Reviews

Paint Charming Seaside Scenes With Acrylics

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If seascapes are your interest, this is one nice book to start with. I haven't had a chance to do anything from the book, but the instructions are very easy to follow. And you don't really need just acrylics. A good book to have.

I was glad to see lots of pictures demonstrating how to do the basic seaside scenes. The directions were simple to follow and there was a variety I enjoyed. I love the seaside and was excited to see this book so I could capture the memories I love. The directions were step by step, though I think some experience in painting would be helpful in completing the paintings.

This is a really nice demonstration book. I think it's so lovely and helpful. I recommend it to everyone wanting to have a go with acrylics!

A friend had this book at a painting retreat, had to have it. Bought an extra for another friend. Has lots of ideas to inspire seaside painting.

Being new to painting with Acrylics and wanting to paint Seascapes this book is instructive as well charming as the title describes. The instructions are easy to read and understand and seascapes lovely. A great beginners book.

I must admit I am a little disappointed in the repetitivness of the painting subjects of this book. The beach scenes that include instruction are very similar in content. Having said that, Ms. Penney is very enthusiastic in her tutoring, and encourages experimentation stating often, "...it is the journey that counts, not the finished painting." This is not one of those painting books that are good to look at, painter or not, but has its place in your instructional collection. Don't expect to find instruction for the cover painting. As in Ms. Penney's previous book, pictures are found that do not include instruction. These are very attractive, but leaves one feeling frustrated saying, "Does the author think I am not good enough to attempt these pictures?"

I found this to be a useful collection of techniques. I am not attracted to the painting style of the artist, but all the same, there is a good sense of teaching going on.

this is a lovely, easy to follow instructional guide to painting seascapes. seascapes form a wonderful relaxing environment for anyone.